America Paraguay Recent data uncovered that over 50% of Paraguay’s waste is organic, 80% of plastics are recovered, but gaps remain in other materials; moreover, the lack of municipal waste management plans are hindering progress
America Peru The expansion of agribusiness in Peru’s Amazon is driving deforestation, land conflicts, and environmental damage, with companies exploiting legal loopholes to acquire land, often displacing indigenous communities
America Uruguay A decade after Uruguay legalized cannabis, strict regulations limiting legal access and excluding tourists have led to a growing gray market, pushing consumers toward informal sources, highlighting the need for policy adjustment to meet demand effectively
America Venezuela Donald Trump announced the revocation of the oil company Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela, citing Maduro's failure to meet agreements on deported migrants, a decision that could severely impact Venezuela’s economy by reducing government revenue
America Suriname Climate change is less alarming in the coastal plain than in the inland area, where villages near rivers are at risks, government stated as it is developing adaptation policies and zoning plans to potentially relocate vulnerable villages
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Day of Interruption, a nationwide student action against crime, violence and unsocial behavior at school, was celebrated on 26 February; organized by the Citizen Security Secretariat, it saw a massive participation of volunteers
America Bolivia Ex-president Evo Morales launched a fourth presidential bid despite a constitutional term limit and criminal charges, claiming political persecution by rival President Luis Arce, as the country is facing economic turmoil ahead of the August elections
America El Salvador Congress ratified a reform allowing constitutional changes in a single legislature with 45 out of 60 votes, removing the previous two-legislature requirement and sparking opposition criticism over Bukele's potential power consolidation
America Honduras Over 225.000 children aged 5 to 17 work in Honduras, a study by National University reveals, with experts linking child labor to structural poverty, as many children are forced to work to help their families survive
America Guatemala Hundreds of Indigenous Guatemalans protested the rollback of justice for war crimes, urging President Bernardo Arévalo to honor peace accords that have yet to be fulfilled
America Guyana Guyana is investing US$54M in a new hospital and launching an integrated digital health system to link major and remote facilities to improve healthcare access, especially in underserved regions, and reduce long travel times for quality medical services
America Mexico Homicides in Mexico have dropped nearly 25% since September 2024 according to preliminary data
America Nicaragua The government has canceled the legal status of seven non-governmental organizations in Nicaragua, while three others have dissolved voluntarily due to lack of funds